Field Procurement Manager
Apply NowCompany: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Location: Savannah, GA 31419
Description:
What You'll Do in This Position
Purpose of Position:
Taking actions and exhibiting behaviors to ensure that safety, security, and disciplined execution of work are the organization's top priorities. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
Executing work in a manner that helps to drive quality (compliance/standardization), speed (cycle time), and efficiency (process improvements) up and costs (time/material) down.
Striving to model excellence (achieve greatness/excel at what you do), deliver results (be accountable to customers/meet objectives and targets), energize and recognize teams (build strong talent/recognize outstanding efforts), build relationships (communicate transparently/provide excellent customer service), and shape the future (foster SRS success and growth/work today with the future in mind).
Complete training requirements for positions as required by the company.
Obtain/Maintain proficiency on company approved systems/ applications for processing work.
Evaluate suppliers based on price/cost, quality, and lead time.
Competitively bid and analyze price/cost proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices.
Negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization.
Work out terms and conditions with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered, payment terms, point of delivery, etc.
Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract to improve supplier value.
Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Analytical skills. When evaluating suppliers, buyers must analyze their options and choose qualified suppliers with the best combination of price and quality.
Decision-making skills. Buyers must have the ability to make informed and timely decisions in choosing supply chain partners.
Math skills. Buyers must possess basic math skills. They must be able to compare prices from different suppliers to ensure that their organization is getting the best deal.
Negotiating skills. Buyers often must negotiate the terms of a contract with a supplier. Interpersonal skills and self-confidence, in addition to knowledge of the product, can help lead to successful negotiation.
Manage all activities and teams of procurement professionals responsible for planning, strategy development and implementation of commodity specific plans for the acquisition of all site commercial product needs for electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, office janitorial equipment and supplies, photographic/printing and mechanical equipment and supplies Assure all said activities comply with DOE requirements and company policy while maximizing customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. Promote commercialization, develop and implement innovative changes to increase cost effectiveness and efficiency. Identify and implement strategies to improve company's working relationships with suppliers.
Major Responsibilities
Manage all activities with development of strategy, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of strategic agreements (for all assigned commodities), which are critical to meeting company's site initiatives
Responsible for the administration of personnel policies and career development for (15) exempt purchasing professionals and (2) nonexempt employee. Perform coaching, counseling, one-on-one and team training sessions using situational leadership techniques to enhance employee performance and career development.
Personally audit, evaluate and/or approve procurement actions of all procurement professionals up to $500k to ensure that all material, quality, cost and delivery requirements are met while complying with DOE requirements and company policy. Review, modify and approve all actions greater than $500k to ensure that all regulatory, quality, commercial and legal issues have been sufficiently addressed prior to submittal to upper management and DOE as necessary, for review.
Manage group budget expenditures of site resources of personnel, equipment and supplies in a cost effective manner to meet group goals in support of site schedules. This requires continuous direction and monitoring of resources to support important site missions.
Work with suppliers to maximize partnering concept while meeting site goals and maximizing cost effectiveness. Represent the company to supplier personnel at the highest level and resolve contractual disputes using judgment in executing responsibility as legal steward of tax payer monies and function as an external ambassadors.
Handle special administrative and staff assignments to assist the division in meeting AOP and fee goals. Continuously "sell" the benefits of advance planning with field customer and early buyer involvement with customers and suppliers. Foster increased buyer/customer relationships, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
Motivate group personnel to accomplish goals of team charter and individual performance goals. Assess exempt and nonexempt work performance.
Promote streamlining and continue training of all personnel in commercial techniques to stay on the cutting edge of "best practices" in Material Acquisitions.
Represent management regarding supplier complaints, addressing all issues in a fair and equitable manner, negotiating resolution where necessary.
Develop, implement, and manage new and innovative procurement approaches that reflect the "best in class" practices and commercial ways of doing business and that will yield considerable cost savings for the Dept., Div. and the Site.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at [redacted], or by e-mail at [redacted].
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.
The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.
Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Purpose of Position:
Taking actions and exhibiting behaviors to ensure that safety, security, and disciplined execution of work are the organization's top priorities. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
Executing work in a manner that helps to drive quality (compliance/standardization), speed (cycle time), and efficiency (process improvements) up and costs (time/material) down.
Striving to model excellence (achieve greatness/excel at what you do), deliver results (be accountable to customers/meet objectives and targets), energize and recognize teams (build strong talent/recognize outstanding efforts), build relationships (communicate transparently/provide excellent customer service), and shape the future (foster SRS success and growth/work today with the future in mind).
Complete training requirements for positions as required by the company.
Obtain/Maintain proficiency on company approved systems/ applications for processing work.
Evaluate suppliers based on price/cost, quality, and lead time.
Competitively bid and analyze price/cost proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices.
Negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization.
Work out terms and conditions with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered, payment terms, point of delivery, etc.
Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract to improve supplier value.
Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Analytical skills. When evaluating suppliers, buyers must analyze their options and choose qualified suppliers with the best combination of price and quality.
Decision-making skills. Buyers must have the ability to make informed and timely decisions in choosing supply chain partners.
Math skills. Buyers must possess basic math skills. They must be able to compare prices from different suppliers to ensure that their organization is getting the best deal.
Negotiating skills. Buyers often must negotiate the terms of a contract with a supplier. Interpersonal skills and self-confidence, in addition to knowledge of the product, can help lead to successful negotiation.
Manage all activities and teams of procurement professionals responsible for planning, strategy development and implementation of commodity specific plans for the acquisition of all site commercial product needs for electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, office janitorial equipment and supplies, photographic/printing and mechanical equipment and supplies Assure all said activities comply with DOE requirements and company policy while maximizing customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. Promote commercialization, develop and implement innovative changes to increase cost effectiveness and efficiency. Identify and implement strategies to improve company's working relationships with suppliers.
Major Responsibilities
Manage all activities with development of strategy, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of strategic agreements (for all assigned commodities), which are critical to meeting company's site initiatives
Responsible for the administration of personnel policies and career development for (15) exempt purchasing professionals and (2) nonexempt employee. Perform coaching, counseling, one-on-one and team training sessions using situational leadership techniques to enhance employee performance and career development.
Personally audit, evaluate and/or approve procurement actions of all procurement professionals up to $500k to ensure that all material, quality, cost and delivery requirements are met while complying with DOE requirements and company policy. Review, modify and approve all actions greater than $500k to ensure that all regulatory, quality, commercial and legal issues have been sufficiently addressed prior to submittal to upper management and DOE as necessary, for review.
Manage group budget expenditures of site resources of personnel, equipment and supplies in a cost effective manner to meet group goals in support of site schedules. This requires continuous direction and monitoring of resources to support important site missions.
Work with suppliers to maximize partnering concept while meeting site goals and maximizing cost effectiveness. Represent the company to supplier personnel at the highest level and resolve contractual disputes using judgment in executing responsibility as legal steward of tax payer monies and function as an external ambassadors.
Handle special administrative and staff assignments to assist the division in meeting AOP and fee goals. Continuously "sell" the benefits of advance planning with field customer and early buyer involvement with customers and suppliers. Foster increased buyer/customer relationships, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
Motivate group personnel to accomplish goals of team charter and individual performance goals. Assess exempt and nonexempt work performance.
Promote streamlining and continue training of all personnel in commercial techniques to stay on the cutting edge of "best practices" in Material Acquisitions.
Represent management regarding supplier complaints, addressing all issues in a fair and equitable manner, negotiating resolution where necessary.
Develop, implement, and manage new and innovative procurement approaches that reflect the "best in class" practices and commercial ways of doing business and that will yield considerable cost savings for the Dept., Div. and the Site.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at [redacted], or by e-mail at [redacted].
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.
The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.
Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.